Hunter Eichhorn Earns PGA TOUR Card After Breakthrough Season

Former Marquette University men’s golfer Hunter Eichhorn has earned PGA TOUR membership for the 2027 season after a strong 2026 Korn Ferry Tour campaign. The Carney, Michigan native secured promotion through his performance among the circuit’s top point earners.

According to Marquette Athletics, Eichhorn achieved the milestone as the first player in program history to reach golf’s highest level through PGA TOUR membership. He entered the final Korn Ferry Tour event with nine top-10 finishes and 12 top-25 results.

Marquette Athletics reported that Eichhorn’s 2026 season followed his victory at the Second State of Q-School last December, which earned him a Korn Ferry Tour opportunity. His campaign included nearly $400,000 in earnings heading into the Korn Ferry Tour Championship.

Eichhorn built a decorated collegiate career with the Marquette Golden Eagles from 2017-22. According to Marquette Athletics, he became a three-time BIG EAST Player of the Year, a four-time All-BIG EAST First Team selection and a five-time PING All-Midwest Region honoree.

The former Golden Eagles golfer also holds several school records. Marquette Athletics reported that Eichhorn owns the program’s career scoring average record at 71.38 and recorded a school-best round of 61 at the 2022 Puerto Rico Classic.

During his college career, Eichhorn won six collegiate titles, including BIG EAST individual championships in 2018 and 2021, and became the only golfer in program history to compete in four NCAA Regionals, according to Marquette Athletics.

Marquette Athletics also highlighted Eichhorn’s national recognition before turning professional, including PING All-America honors, a PGA Tour U watch list appearance and finalist selections for multiple national awards.

Eichhorn’s nine top-10 finishes were tied for the most on the Korn Ferry Tour during the 2026 season, according to Marquette Athletics. His performances secured his first PGA TOUR status ahead of the 2027 season.